P2612 - Senior Manager Statistical Programming

Together, we innovate, we impact, we grow !

At Debiopharm, every step we take is guided by one purpose: improving the lives of people affected by cancer and infectious diseases. As a privately-owned Swiss biopharmaceutical company, we-re driven by science, but above all, by the people behind every treatment - the patients and their families.

Through our unique -development only- model, we bring forward promising therapies and transform them into treatments that can reach those who need them most, faster.

We are currently looking for a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Biostatistics and Data Management (R&D) Department based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland as

Senior Manager, Statistical Programming

Permanent role | Lausanne, Switzerland

Your Mission:

As the Senior Manager of Statistical Programming, you will provide strategic leadership for Statistical and Clinical Data Science Programming. You will be the driving force behind our digitalization strategy, implementing cutting-edge data science technology and AI adoption to streamline clinical data processing and analysis. Beyond strategy, you will lead a talented team of programmers and data scientists to ensure the highest quality of deliverables for our clinical projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

·       Leadership & Management: Manage a team of statistical programmers, overseeing resource planning, talent acquisition, and professional development.

·       Strategic Digitalization: Lead the roadmap for AI adoption and new technical solutions for integrating and reporting clinical data.

·       Operational Excellence: Accountable for the quality and timelines of all programming deliverables (datasets, TLFs) for study reports and integrated summaries.

·       Vendor Oversight: Provide technical guidance to CRO partners to ensure efficient, integrated project reporting and adherence to standards.

·       Compliance: Ensure all activities strictly adhere to GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements for electronic data submissions.

·       Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, IT, and Clinical Development functions.

Your Profile

·       Education: MSc in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 

·       Experience: At least 7 years of statistical programming experience within pharmaceutical clinical development. 

·       Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of SAS software and general computing techniques. 

·       Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of clinical trial design, reporting processes, and software development/validation methodologies. 

·       Soft Skills: Proactive communicator with the ability to adapt quickly to changing organizational needs and maintain successful cross-functional partnerships.

What we Offer:

·       Being part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and impact aren-t just values - they-re how we work every day

·       Partner with teams across disciplines, at the forefront of oncology and anti-infective development

·       An inclusive and respectful workplace - proud to be Equal-Pay certified

·       Grow in a culture that values people, purpose, and performance

·       A chance to grow, share, and shape the future of healthcare

What to Expect in the Recruitment Process:

If your application is selected, you-ll be invited to interviews with Talent Acquisition and the Hiring Manager via Teams, followed by a panel interview and reference checks. Communication is handled via Workable-check your spam folder for emails from *@outbound.workable.com.

Please contact our HR Department prior to submitting any profiles. We cannot accept unsolicited applications from agencies or recruiters.